Burkina Faso

  • Jun 21
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Burkina Faso's junta may escalate repressive measures

A major jihadist attack has killed over 100 soldiers, inflaming growing unrest within the military

Burkina Faso
  • Jun 19
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Malian deployment to Burkina Faso will boost alliance

A small contingent of Malian and Russian African Corps troops have deployed to Burkina Faso in response to army unrest

Burkina Faso
  • Jun 17
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Losses may increase Burkina Faso army unrest

The army likely suffered heavy casualties in a jihadist attack against a base in the north-east

Burkina Faso
  • May 31
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Senegal may struggle to overcome regional divisions

President Bassirou Diomaye Faye yesterday visited Burkina Faso and Mali

Senegal
  • May 28
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Burkinabe junta may repress further the opposition

A 'national assizes' convened on May 25 called for the military transition to be extended by five more years

Burkina Faso
  • May 20
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West Africa JNIM jihadists may face internal tensions

JNIM is the largest jihadist group operating in the Sahel, and is led by Tuareg powerbroker Iyad ag Ghali

West Africa
  • May 8
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West African junta integration goals face hurdles

The Alliance of Sahel States of regional juntas is looking to deepen political, economic and military integration

West Africa
  • Apr 29
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Massacres could lead to Burkina Faso sanctions

Human Rights Watch has reported the massacre of at least 223 civilians in northern Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso
  • Mar 15
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Jihadist growth may accelerate in the Sahel

Jihadist violence has escalated significantly in the past year in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger

West Africa